Iraq's Basra plans dam on vital river
After angry demonstrations against the government in Basra about the lack of potable water, the southern Iraqi province is preparing to tackle the problem by building a dam on the Shatt al-Arab River.
![IRAQ-FISHERMEN RTR2KEI3.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2018/08/RTR2KEI3.jpg/RTR2KEI3.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=Sb0-G_7P)
Subscribe for unlimited access
All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more
$14 monthly or $100
annually ($8.33/month)
OR
Continue reading this article for free
Access 1 free article per month when you sign up. Learn more.
By signing up, you agree to Al-Monitor’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Already have an account? Log in